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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Munira see Wanja and Karega a week before the fire?

2. What organization does Karega form?

3. About what has Karega finally learned the truth?

4. What is Munira addicted to in this chapter?

5. Who is the first person to leave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Wanja want to get revenge on Munira? How will it help her situation if she does get revenge? What do you think would be the best way for Wanja to hurt Munira?

Essay Topic 3

Who are the KCO and how influential has the KCO been in Kenya? What are Thiog'o views of the KCO? How does he express his views in the novel?

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